What Does Drug Cross- Dependence Mean?
Question by sarah: what does drug cross- dependence mean?
Best answer:
Answer by Mathieu
It depends- there are several possible definitions:
1) Cross-dependence (also known as cross-addiction) means that a person is “addicted to everything.” Sometimes in an AA or NA meeting, for example, a person will say “I am (name) and I’m cross-addicted.”
2) Cross-dependency is also a theory in addictionology (not the same as addiction psychiatry or psychology) that a person who addicted to one drug (alcohol for example) can become addicted to any drug if they use it. Another view some take is that (to continue with the example) an alcoholic will not necessarily become addicted to amphetamine but by using another drug of abuse it will eventually lead the person back to their primary addiction, alcohol in this case.
What Is Wrong With Me? Am I Depressed?
Question by Eric: What is wrong with me? Am I depressed?
I have been experiencing a drastic change of sleeping pattern, lack of hunger and appetite, and constant dwelling… I feel like I may be depressed because,not only have I been suffering from these things, but I now sleep in the day and I am awake and sleepless all night long… Not by choice! I just can’t sleep…. I am constantly dwelling on things, because I have so many things to worry about, and not enough time! So many things to prepare for, and not enough time! I am literally stressing about how I should squeeze these blocks together and make them fit! I’d rather skip meals, and skip sleep, and skip life, to try to figure these things out! Do I need a therapist?
The Social Effects of Drug Abuse?
Question by Reaper: The social effects of drug abuse?
Other than effecting people around them, what happens besides that? Especially to the ones who are using it(again, not around them).
If this was you, how would you solve this problem? Other than seeking professional helps?
PS: This is just a what if situation. I just made it up so don’t worry. Anyways, what’s your solution to this?
Best answer:
Answer by Paul K
Using drugs can make them act irrationally and cause them to make bad choices.
What Are Some Entry Level Jobs in Mental Health/addiction?
Question by Aaron: What are some entry level jobs in mental health/addiction?
Hello, I’m planning pursuing a degree in psychology/behavioral health. Im also looking for a job that is related to my interest in helping people with mental disorders, addiction and emotional difficulties. Of course many of the jobs in this field need a BA degree or experience.
Im wondering if there are any entry level jobs with minimum to no requirements except doing well working with others with these difficulties while I take classes. If you know of any jobs that I can help others with these problems would you please give me a list and any suggestions? Thank you
History of Mental Illness?
Question by Go Herd: History of mental illness?
I’m writing a paper on the history of mental illness and how it has come to be accepted in society today. I’ve looked all night for sources through my university’s library website but all that I can come up with are abstracts and “unavailable” documents. Does anyone know where I can go to find reliable research sources?
Thanks in advance!
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Behavioral Addictions: A Basic Understanding
Behavioral Addictions: A Basic Understanding
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Now he has no money, his family is no longer willing to support his drug habit, and the only people he hangs out with are also heavy drug users. Jane is 51 years … Furthermore, we see the ways in which behavioral addictions often pair with substance …
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